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Best of the New

So we didn't get a new mayor. There was still plenty of change around the city and beyond last year.

Best of the New

We welcomed new eateries serving the tastiest tuna sashimi and creamiest fudge, new stores offering the hottest reads and most-coveted handbags, and new places to live it up after dark or while away a lazy afternoon. New faces brought new energy, and fresh ideas emerged, with innovations ranging from cheap computing to curbing underage drinking. Herewith, in our second annual guide, our 101 picks for the Best of the New.

Stores

Let the hunt begin.

Ideas

Now that's innovation.

Food

Good excuses to eat out.

People

They made us think, made us laugh, or made a difference.

Diversions

All work and no play? Not really a problem.

The following writers contributed to "The Best of the New" reports: Lylah M. Alphonse, Susanne Althoff, Alison Arnett, Rich Barlow, Tricia Brick, Peter DeMarco, Ron Driscoll, Bella English, Jan Gardner, Joshua Glenn, Patrick Gerard Healy, James V. Horrigan, Peter J. Howe, Tracy Jan, Chris Janiec, Stephen Jermanok, Sheryl Julian, Will Kilburn, Cate McQuaid, Doug Most, Christopher Muther, Anne V. Nelson, Keith O'Brien, Janice O'Leary, Steven Rosenberg, Bridget Samburg, Ed Siegel, Shira Springer, Lise Stern, Scott Sutherland, Tina Sutton, Rachel Travers, and Joe Yonan. Send e-mail to magazine@globe.com.

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